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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Bailard Technology Strategy | -1.7% | 26.4% | AAPL, AMZN, CRWD, FISV, GOOGL, KLAC, LRCX, META, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NVDA, PANW, PSTG, SHOP.TO, SMAR, SPOT, TSM, UBER, WMT | AI, cybersecurity, growth, large cap, semiconductors, software, technology | The strategy anticipates a shift in IT budgets towards AI-enabled platforms and applications after infrastructure spending peaks. Enterprises are achieving significant productivity gains through AI solutions, with examples like Walmart improving 850 million catalog pieces and Palo Alto Networks reducing support headcount by 50%. The focus is moving from infrastructure hardware to application software as AI adoption becomes more widespread. | View | |
| 2023 Q3 | Sep 30, 2023 | Andrew Hill Investment Advisors | - | - | ANET, CARR, DE, EQT, GOOGL, MSFT, NVDA, OKE, PANW | AI, Automation, energy, fixed income, interest rates, Natural Gas, technology | Manager maintains focus on AI leaders including Nvidia as the semiconductor chip leader for highest level AI applications. Microsoft and Google purchase high-end chips from Nvidia to run new AI applications. Palo Alto Networks protects technology infrastructure with new AI products to enhance security. | 2HP.DE PANW ANET GOOGL AAPL|MSFT|NFLX|NVDA|UNH AAPL|MSFT|NFLX|NVDA|UNH GRMN EQT COKE CARR |
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| 2024 Q2 | Aug 12, 2024 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AAPL, AMZN, AZO, CCO, CNQ.TO, EQIX, FTNT, GOOGL, JPM, LLY, LRCX, MA, MELI, META, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, REGN, TOL, VST | AI, Canada, Diversified, infrastructure, large cap, technology | AI continues to dominate market performance with tech and large-cap growth stocks leading gains. The energy demands of generative AI are significantly increasing power consumption, creating infrastructure investment opportunities. Data centers are building closer to power sources and investing in alternative energy solutions. | View | |
| 2025 Q2 | Jul 29, 2025 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AEM, ANET, CCO, EDV, EHC, GEV, GOOGL, LRCX, MELI, META, MS, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, RBLX, RELX.L, SAP, STN.TO, VST, WFC | AI, healthcare, longevity, Market Volatility, Quality, technology, Trade Policy | Aging population driving structural demand for healthcare technology, surgical innovation, and rehabilitation services. Focus on companies with clear demand, strong margins, and innovative leadership across the care continuum from surgical innovation to recovery infrastructure. | EHC ISRG EHC ISRG |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 21, 2025 | Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund | 26.0% | 12.9% | AMZN, APP, ASML, AXON, CPNG, CRWD, CVNA, DASH, DDOG, IOT, KVYO, MELI, META, MNDY, MSFT, NFLX, NOW, NU, NVDA, OKTA, PANW, RBLX, SE, SHOP, SPOT, SQ, TEAM, TSM, V | AI, Cloud, growth, innovation, semiconductors, software, technology | Artificial intelligence is extending both magnitude and duration of growth for businesses through personalized experiences, improved ad targeting, and margin upside via productivity gains in content moderation and software development. Early applications show AI can deepen user engagement and lower costs across multiple business functions. | GLBE AAPL SPOT PANW V OKTA TEAM NFLX NVDA |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 18, 2025 | Bailard Technology Strategy | 23.0% | 11.5% | AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, ANET, AVGO, CRWD, CYBR, FISV, GOOGL, KLAC, META, MSFT, MU, NVDA, ORCL, PANW, SPOT, TEAM, TSLA, ZS | AI, Cloud, cybersecurity, Data centers, growth, semiconductors, software, technology | AI is transformational across industries with tech being the engine powering adoption. The manager discusses AI's impact on search, emergence of AI native apps, and insatiable demand for high-performance compute hardware. They remain convicted in long-tail demand for compute power and continue building exposure to companies with products in custom chips and networking equipment. | View | |
| 2025 Q2 | Jul 18, 2025 | Mairs & Power - Growth Fund | - | 1.9% | AAPL, AMZN, CGNX, FAST, FI, GOOGL, HRL, JPM, META, MSFT, NVDA, NVT, PANW, TECH, TSLA, TSM, UNH, WK | AI, Automation, cybersecurity, financials, growth, healthcare, large cap, technology | AI continues to dominate market performance with 40 AI-related stocks in the S&P 500 accounting for 75% of market returns since ChatGPT's 2022 launch. The infrastructure buildout is extraordinary with projected capital spending on AI data centers reaching $6.7 trillion by 2030. Machine vision technology has progressed more in the past six months than in the prior two decades thanks to AI, enabling systems to adapt and operate reliably in real-world conditions. | PANW CGNX |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 14, 2025 | T. Bailey Multi-Asset Dynamic Fund | 3.0% | - | AZN, BEZ.L, CRM, CSCO, EMG.L, HIK.L, HLMA.L, IMI.L, ITRK.L, LRE.L, MSFT, NEM, NVDA, PANW, PETS.L, ROR.L, SPC.L, STEM.L, TSCO.L, XPS.L | active management, AI, cybersecurity, defense, diversification, Geopolitical, UK Equities, value | AI-led productivity gains are real and technology focused funds like Polar Capital AI rebounded strongly in Q2. The fund takes a broader approach including allocations to industrials positioned as beneficiaries of AI adoption. Sharp recoveries in AI enablers like Nvidia and Microsoft drove V-shaped price action from Q1 to Q2. | ETLN GR |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 14, 2025 | T. Bailey Multi-Asset Growth Fund | 3.6% | - | AZN.L, BEZ.L, CRWD, CSCO, EMG.L, HIK.L, HLMA.L, IMI.L, ITRK.L, LRE.L, MSFT, NEM, NVDA, PANW, PETS.L, ROR.L, SPEC.L, STEM.L, TSCO.L | active management, defense, diversification, Geopolitical, inflation, technology, Uk, value | Technology focused funds such as Polar Capital AI rebounded strongly from Q1 setbacks. The fund takes a broader approach including allocations to industrials positioned as AI adoption beneficiaries. Sharp recoveries in AI enablers like Nvidia and Microsoft drove V-shaped price action from Q1 to Q2. | 9896 JP |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 14, 2025 | T. Bailey Global Thematic Equity Fund | 5.0% | - | AZN, BEZ.L, CRM, CSCO, EMG.L, HIK.L, HLMA.L, IMI.L, ITRK.L, LRE.L, MSFT, NEM, NVDA, PANW, PETS.L, ROR.L, SRC.L, STEM.L, TSCO.L, XPS.L | AI, cybersecurity, defense, diversification, global, Multi-Asset, Uk, value | AI-led productivity gains are real and technology focused funds like Polar Capital AI rebounded strongly in Q2. The fund takes a broader approach including allocations to industrials positioned as AI adoption beneficiaries. Sharp recoveries in AI enablers like Nvidia and Microsoft drove V-shaped price action from Q1 to Q2. | CIBR CHRY LN |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 14, 2025 | T. Bailey UK Responsibly Invested Equity Fund | 9.4% | - | AZN, BEZ.L, CRM, CSCO, EMG.L, HIK.L, HLMA.L, IMI.L, ITRK.L, LRE.L, MSFT, NEM, NVDA, PANW, PETS.L, ROR.L, SRC.L, STEM.L, TSCO.L, XPS.L | active management, defense, diversification, Geopolitical, inflation, technology, Uk, value | AI-led productivity gains are real and technology focused funds like Polar Capital AI rebounded strongly in Q2. The fund takes a broader approach including allocations to industrials positioned as AI adoption beneficiaries. Sharp recoveries in AI enablers like Nvidia and Microsoft drove V-shaped price action from Q1 to Q2. | SXS LN |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 12, 2024 | Parnassus Growth Equity Fund | 3.3% | 21.0% | AAPL, ADYEN.AS, AMAT, AMZN, AVGO, AZN, CRM, GOOGL, INTU, LLY, MSCI, MSFT, NTRA, NVDA, ODFL, PANW, PCOR, TSM, V, WDAY | AI, financials, growth, healthcare, large cap, semiconductors, technology | AI-related narratives drove extreme market concentration with companies benefiting from soaring AI investment generating disproportionate returns. The fund's top contributors included companies benefiting from the surge in AI investment like Alphabet, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Applied Materials. Investor enthusiasm for companies expected to benefit from AI continued to drive performance. | View | |
| 2023 Q2 | Jul 12, 2023 | Generation Investment Management Global Equity | - | - | AMAT, ASML, BAX, BDX, HSIC, LRCX, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, TXN | AI, Quality, semiconductors, sustainability, technology | Generative AI has entered public consciousness with ChatGPT usage growing rapidly. The technology holds great promise but economic impact will take time as companies experiment with tools. GPU usage is only 7% of servers globally. AI will benefit semiconductor equipment makers and cybersecurity companies while transforming software development. | AMAT |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Bailard Technology Strategy | 9.8% | 28.5% | AAPL, AMD, AMZN, FISV, KLAC, LRCX, META, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NTAP, NVDA, PANW, PSTG, SHOP, SNOW, SPOT, SPT, TSM, UBER | AI, growth, large cap, semiconductors, software, technology | Spending on AI infrastructure coupled with recovery in cyclical markets underscored improving fundamentals for semiconductors. Demand for high performance chips is spurring order activity for new wafer fabrication equipment, setting up a recovery in the tooling segment and strong upcycle in 2025. Apple unveiled a credible suite of AI-enabled apps and stoked expectations for a sizable iPhone upgrade cycle. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | Jun 15, 2024 | ClearBridge Investments Large Cap Value | 0.0% | 0.0% | AMZN, ETN, GOOGL, INTC, META, MSFT, NEE, NFLX, NVDA, PANW, PYPL, RTX, UBER | growth, inflation, large cap, Mega Cap, rates, technology | Amazon and Microsoft both saw acceleration in cloud revenues and communicated increasing run rates for their AI-driven services. Meta is focusing on high-return AI investments while maintaining cost discipline. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | May 3, 2024 | Templeton & Phillips Capital Management | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAPL, AMZN, BAH, CACI, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, TSLA | AI, Cloud, cybersecurity, defense, small caps, technology, value | Generative AI is in early stages of impacting the broader economy beyond obvious tech players. Amazon takes a holistic approach to AI across cloud services, e-commerce, and operations. AI tools are being adopted for nefarious purposes including state-sponsored cyberattacks. | CACI AMZN |
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| 2024 Q1 | May 3, 2024 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | ABBV, AMD, AMZN, BSX, CAT, CCO.TO, CDNS, CNQ.TO, CRWD, EHC, EOG, EQIX, FTNT, GOOGL, LLY, LRCX, MA, MSFT, NVO, PANW | AI, Canada, Data centers, Diversified, energy, growth, healthcare, technology | AI adoption is rapidly increasing with 68% of companies reporting AI-related impacts on IT budgets in Q4 2023. Early adopters in software/Internet sectors are experiencing productivity enhancements and margin expansion. The focus is shifting from AI enablers to adopters in 2024, with most companies expecting AI projects in production by late 2024. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | May 20, 2025 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AEM, AMZN, AR, COST, EHC, EQIX, GOOGL, JPM, LLY, LRCX, MA, MELI, META, MRK, MS, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, REL.L, VRSK | Canada, Deglobalization, diversification, downside protection, global, Resilience, tariffs, Trade Policy | The first quarter marked a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics with the announcement of Liberation Day tariffs in early April, raising effective U.S. tariff rates to levels not seen in nearly a century. This signals a structural regime shift toward economic nationalism, strategic industrial policy, and deglobalization that will create more regionalized supply chains and persistent inflationary pressures. | MELI |
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| 2026 Q1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Minotaur Global Opportunities Fund | -8.2% | -8.2% | 000660 KS, 7211.T, GTLB, INTU, MU, PANW, RHM.DE | AI, cybersecurity, defense, Geopolitical, global, Memory, software, technology | INTU GTLB MU |
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| 2026 Q1 | Apr 29, 2026 | Mairs & Power – Balanced Fund | -1.8% | -1.8% | ABT, ADP, CRM, ENTG, FAST, FISV, LFUS, PANW, TTC, TXN, UNH, V, WEC, WM, XEL | AI, Balanced, energy, healthcare, inflation, semiconductors, technology, Utilities | WM PANW |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 20, 2024 | ClearBridge Investments Large Cap Growth Strategy | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, ASML, ETN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, PANW, PYPL, TEAM, TGT, TSLA, UNH, UNP, WDAY, ZTS | AI, cyclicals, growth, large cap, risk management, semiconductors, technology | Continued enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence boosted market performance, with mega cap growth stocks maintaining leadership. The Strategy maintains exposure to AI beneficiaries while managing concentration risk. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | NCG Large Cap Growth Strategy | 12.2% | 12.2% | AAPL, AMD, AVGO, CRM, CSGP, CVNA, HWM, MRVL, NVDA, PANW, PGR, SNOW, SPOT, SYM, TEAM, TOST, TSLA, V | earnings, growth, large cap, Quality, technology | NCG emphasizes investing in what they believe are the fastest growing and highest quality companies in America. They maintain focus on fundamental growth drivers of each holding despite challenging market conditions. The firm expects strong earnings growth in 2025 for small, mid and large cap companies, which would be a continuation of strong growth in large cap. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Bailard Technology Strategy | -9.4% | -9.4% | AAPL, AMZN, DDOG, FI, HUBS, INTU, KLAC, META, MSFT, NSIT, NVDA, PANW, PSTG, SPOT, TSM, TTD, UBER, V | AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, software, tariffs, technology | The Strategy is positioned for the expected shift to AI agents and copilots, with software exposure tilted towards applications. The ecosystem surrounding AI software applications including security, agent monitoring, workflows, and infrastructure presents numerous investment opportunities over the next several years. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Feb 20, 2026 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAPL, AEM, ANET, AVGO, BABA, CCJ, CNQ.TO, EDV, EQT, GEV, GOOGL, MELI, MRK, MS, MSFT, NRG, PAAS, PANW, PH, SHOP.TO | AI, Automation, Critical Minerals, diversification, Energy Transition, Industrial Policy, Supply Chain, technology | Industrial automation has become a strategic necessity rather than a cost optimization tool in a multipolar world. FANUC exemplifies this trend as a global leader in factory robots and CNC systems that support re-shoring and friend-shoring while maintaining productivity. The company's technology underpins manufacturing across automotive, electronics, semiconductors, and precision machinery with systems that remain in place for decades. Materials have re-emerged as strategically important rather than purely cyclical as supply chains are re-engineered and infrastructure investment accelerates. Holdings like Pan American Silver and Southern Copper provide exposure to precious metals and copper demand driven by electrification, grid expansion, electric vehicles, and data-centre infrastructure. Supply growth remains constrained by long development timelines while demand continues rising. AI-related stocks remained a key market driver with companies most directly tied to AI infrastructure and monetization delivering the strongest results. The Magnificent Seven continued to dominate markets, accounting for roughly half of the S&P 500's total return. Capital investment remained elevated with spending concentrated in data centres, semiconductors, energy infrastructure, and automation. Governments and corporations are prioritizing re-shoring and friend-shoring, placing greater emphasis on supply-chain resilience across technology, manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and critical minerals. Rather than reversing globalization, supply chains are being re-engineered around strategic alignment and political reliability. This shift is influencing how and where capital is deployed globally. The transition toward renewable energy and electrification continues to drive investment in grid expansion, energy storage, and power infrastructure. Holdings like GE Vernova benefit from rising power and infrastructure demands tied to AI and electrification. Energy has become a strategic asset to fuel the growth of AI and support industrial competitiveness through low, stable energy costs. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Feb 20, 2024 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AAPL, ABBV, AMD, AMGN, AMP, AMZN, ATD.TO, AVGO, BEI-UN.TO, BSX, CAT, CBRE, CCO.TO, CDNS, CNR.TO, COST, CSCO, DOL.TO, EA, EHC, EMN, EOG, EQIX, FERG, FTNT, GOOGL, LLY, LRCX, MA, MCD, META, MSFT, NVDA, NVO, ORCL, PANW, PG, QCOM, ROK, SCCO, SHOP.TO, T, TD.TO, TGT, TIH.TO, TMUS, TSLA, UNH, VZ, WCN, WMT, WSP.TO | Banking, cybersecurity, dividends, large cap, private credit, Quality, Supply Chain, technology | The integration of digital and physical realms is revolutionizing security needs. Cybersecurity continues to be crucial due to expanding digital connectivity, cloud adoption, and hybrid operations. Key emerging themes include cloud security mainstreaming, software supply chain security, OT and IoT security, and API security evolution. | PANW |
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| 2024 Q4 | Feb 13, 2025 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AAPL, AMZN, ANET, AR, CCO.TO, EQIX, FTNT, GOOGL, LLY, LRCX, MA, MELI, META, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, PLTR, REGN, TOU.TO, VST | AI, Data centers, energy, growth, infrastructure, Quality, technology | AI's rapid expansion is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance data centres, with AI workloads requiring vast computing power and significantly increased energy consumption. Hyperscalers are rapidly expanding infrastructure, pushing AI data centre power demand projected four times higher by 2030. | ANET GEV |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Bailard Technology Strategy | 3.1% | 30.2% | AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, AVGO, CRWD, DDOG, FI, HUBS, KLAC, META, MRVL, MSFT, MU, NFLX, NSIT, NVDA, PANW, PSTG, SHOP, SMWB, SNOW, SPOT, TEAM, TSLA, TSM, TTD, UBER, VRNS | AI, cybersecurity, Data centers, Electric Vehicles, Fintech, semiconductors, software, technology | AI is increasingly becoming integrated into daily lives for search, planning, and productivity. Investment in data centers and GPU clusters for LLM training is anticipated to remain strong in 2025. Agentic AI is expected to gain traction in 2025 when industry-specific AI agents bring large language model capabilities directly to local users. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Dec 31, 2023 | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity Strategy | 3.7% | 0.0% | BC, CHE, CRWD, CTAS, IDXX, IT, MLM, PANW, RNR, VEEV, VRSK | cybersecurity, growth, healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, mid cap, technology | Cybersecurity remains a top priority for companies, propelled by recent well-publicized cyberattacks at MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Clorox. New SEC disclosure rules on cyber risks took effect in December 2023. IT budgets will continue growing, with cybersecurity becoming an increasing percentage. | VEEV ABC ACGL|APH|COO|CSGP|DKNG|GWRE|IDXX|IOT|IT|LPLA|MSCI|MTD|PCOR|ROP|TECH|VRSK KMLM CHE CTAS PANW 1ITCI IM AVGO|BYD|CRWD|MELI|MSFT|NFLX|NVDA|NVO|ORLY|SPOT |
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| 2024 Q3 | Nov 8, 2024 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AAPL, AMZN, AZO, CAT, CCO.TO, DLR, EQIX, FTNT, GOOGL, LLY, LRCX, MA, MELI, META, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, TOL, VRT, VST | AI, Data centers, energy, growth, infrastructure, semiconductors, technology, Utilities | AI's explosive growth is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing infrastructure, creating massive investment opportunities in data centers, semiconductors, and power management systems. The technology requires vast amounts of data processing, storage, and analysis, leading to significant capital investments from tech companies. AI-driven workloads demand cutting-edge hardware including GPUs, ASICs, and accelerators for high-speed data processing. | DLR VST |
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| 2025 Q3 | Nov 17, 2025 | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | - | - | AAPL, AEM, ANET, BABA, CCO.TO, EDV, EQT, GEV, GOOGL, LRCX, MELI, META, MS, MSFT, NRG, NVDA, PANW, SAP, SCCO, VST | AI, Canada, energy, gold, inflation, Robotics, semiconductors, technology | AI enthusiasm continued to fuel gains in semiconductors and cloud infrastructure stocks. The humanoid robotics space is evolving rapidly as one of the most promising frontiers in AI and automation. Morgan Stanley projects the humanoid robot market could exceed US$5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050, with the inflection point arriving by the mid-2030s. | TW META MSFT GS JPM NVDA ASML NA BABA US |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 9, 2025 | Brown Capital Management International All Company Fund | -4.5% | 6.7% | 3064.T, CYBR, DSY.PA, MNDY, PANW, SHOP.TO | AI, Concentration, cybersecurity, E-Commerce, growth, international, software | Software companies face questions about AI impact on standalone providers, but mission-critical firms with vertical focus and high switching costs can integrate AI to enhance products and operations. Companies like Dassault Systèmes use domain-specific AI for simulations and design optimization rather than generic AI tools. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 24, 2025 | Mairs & Power - Growth Fund | 8.0% | 10.1% | AAPL, AMZN, CGNX, FAST, FI, GOOGL, HRL, JPM, META, MSFT, NVDA, NVT, PANW, TECH, TSLA, TSM, UNH, WK | AI, Automation, cybersecurity, Data centers, growth, healthcare, large cap, technology | AI continues to dominate market performance with 40 AI-related stocks in the S&P 500 accounting for 75% of market returns since ChatGPT's 2022 launch. The fund remains excited about AI's potential to reshape industries and enhance productivity, having integrated AI tools into their own investment process. However, many AI-related stocks now appear generously valued, leading to selective position trimming where enthusiasm has outpaced fundamentals. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 12, 2025 | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity Strategy | 3.8% | - | APH, BJ, CRS, CRWD, CTAS, CYBR, EME, HUBS, IBKR, IT, MLM, MPWR, NVDA, ORLY, PANW, RNR, VRSK | AI, consumer, financials, growth, industrials, materials, mid cap, technology | AI remains a dominant theme though cracks are beginning to appear. Industry participants questioned the pace of infrastructure spending to support AI and its sustainability. Some spending appeared circular, with debt levels increasing for the biggest AI spenders approaching dot com peak levels. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | Sands Capital Technology Innovators Fund | 6.2% | 14.7% | AMZN, APP, ASML, AVGO, AXON, CPNG, CVNA, DASH, DDOG, DUOL, GOOGL, IOT, MELI, META, MSFT, NFLX, NOW, NU, NVDA, PANW, PLTR, RBLX, SE, SHOP.TO, SPOT, SQ, TEAM, TSM, V | AI, defense, global, growth, innovation, Robotics, semiconductors, technology | AI continues to transform industries and drive market leadership, with infrastructure buildout continuing despite concerns about bubble-like excesses. The firm maintains meaningful exposure to AI enablers including semiconductors and digital advertising while staying disciplined on valuation and business quality. Semiconductor demand continues to outpace supply with visibility for AI-related spending extending into 2027. The portfolio maintains selective exposure focused on leading-edge logic chips and custom AI chip design services, with companies like TSMC and Broadcom positioned as key beneficiaries. Defense technology is entering a structural growth phase driven by rising geopolitical risk and convergence of military and commercial innovation. Focus areas include autonomous systems, space sensing, secure communications, and software that connects these pieces. Advances in AI compute power are pushing robotics forward with near-term opportunities in logistics and warehouse environments. The focus is on companies that make robots reliable, safe, and economically compelling rather than just headline-grabbing. Energy transition is blending with new power demand from data centers and AI infrastructure, creating a multiyear investment cycle across the entire power value chain. Opportunities emerging in companies that combine scale, speed, and technology to address grid complexity. Cyberattacks have become more frequent, costly, and sophisticated as more activity moves to the cloud and AI tools spread. Security is now a core operating requirement and foundation for trust with customers, regulators, and partners. Space is becoming part of everyday life with satellites supporting internet, defense, navigation, and climate monitoring. Costs are falling, tools are easier to use, and demand is rising, creating growing businesses with steady long-term revenue potential. | PLTR AVGO GOOGL MSFT NFLX NU SHOP KVYO CVNA TSM |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 21, 2026 | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity Strategy | -3.8% | 13.9% | APH, COR, CRS, CYBR, EME, HUBS, IBKR, LNG, ORLY, PANW, PFGC, TPG, VEEV, VRSK | defense, energy, financials, growth, healthcare, industrials, mid cap, technology | The portfolio initiated a position in Karman Holdings, a missile systems design and manufacturing specialist. The company is well-positioned as a vital picks-and-shovels provider in the defense and commercial space industries, supporting defense stockpile replenishment, commercial satellite constellation expansion, and major Department of Defense investments in hypersonic and air defense systems. The manager anticipates a significant acceleration in AI adoption as 2026 unfolds. This represents a key forward-looking catalyst that could drive investment opportunities across the technology sector. The manager is currently awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the Trump Administration's tariffs and expects potential pivots toward alternative trade enforcement frameworks. The implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill is projected to drive higher consumer tax refunds and catalyze corporate capital spending. The portfolio holds CyberArk Software, an access security solutions provider, which reported strong third quarter results. The stock is closely linked to Palo Alto Networks following its acquisition offer, demonstrating the consolidation dynamics in the cybersecurity sector. | HUBS APH KRMN VEEV IBKR |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Strategy | 0.0% | 0.0% | AME, APP, APTV, CMG, COIN, CPRT, CRL, DOCS, FIVE, FTNT, HUBS, KKR, LINE, PANW, PINS, PLTR, SMCI, URI, WST | AI, growth, healthcare, industrials, mid cap, Rate Cuts, real estate, technology | AppLovin is highlighted as one of the best examples of an AI beneficiary in the mid cap market, having already incorporated AI capabilities into its platform. This translates into more effective take rates on clients' mobile games and transactions. The manager believes mobile games represent only the tip of the iceberg of AppLovin's potential for its AI-enabled platform. | AME LINE CPRT DOCS APP |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund | 2.0% | 23.0% | AAPL, AMAT, AMZN, ASML, CDNS, CRWD, DIS, FICO, HUBSF, KYCCF, LLY, MELI, META, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, NVO, PANW, RACE, RMS.PA | AI, consumer, global, growth, healthcare, technology | Apple's pace of execution in the Artificial Intelligence field and optimism about what they may introduce are major factors supporting the company's share price gains. The fund continues to focus on companies positioned to benefit from AI developments. | View | |
| 2023 Q3 | Sep 30, 2023 | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity Strategy | 3.7% | 0.0% | BC, CHE, CRWD, IDXX, LNG, MLM, ORLY, PANW, RNR, SNPS, VRSK, WCN | Cloud, consumer, cybersecurity, energy, growth, healthcare, infrastructure, mid cap | While cloud adoption is still nascent, businesses slowed spending earlier this year as part of cost-cutting measures. Companies are now in better financial positions and beginning to reengage with cloud initiatives, with green shoots noted by some holdings. | ACGL|APH|COO|CSGP|DKNG|GWRE|IDXX|IOT|IT|LPLA|MSCI|MTD|PCOR|ROP|TECH|VRSK ICLR|LLY|PLTR|SNPS|TGT RNR DLNG AVGO|BYD|CRWD|MELI|MSFT|NFLX|NVDA|NVO|ORLY|SPOT |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 31, 2024 | PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund | 2.0% | 23.0% | AAPL, AMD, AMZN, ATCO-A.ST, AVGO, DIS, ETN, FIS, HD, LILLY, MC.PA, MDB, META, MONC.MI, MSFT, NVDA, NVO, PANW, RACE, RMS.PA | AI, global, growth, healthcare, Luxury, technology | The fund benefits from artificial intelligence momentum across multiple holdings. NVIDIA continues to surpass expectations with strong results fueled by data center growth. Apple's share price increased significantly as the company's pace of execution in the AI field and optimism about what they may introduce are additional factors supporting the company's share price gains. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jul 23, 2024 | Ithaka US Growth Strategy | 0.2% | 0.0% | AAPL, AMZN, CRM, DXCM, ELF, ISRG, LULU, MA, NVDA, PANW, VEEV | AI, Cloud, Concentration, growth, large cap, technology | Artificial intelligence continues to drive market optimism and performance, particularly through NVIDIA's dominance in GPU infrastructure for generative AI development. The upcoming iPhone 16 release incorporating AI into consumer devices could drive an upgrade cycle for Apple. | DXCM VEEV CRM AMZN AAPL NVDA |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | ClearBridge Investments Large Cap Growth Strategy | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, ASML, ETN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, PANW, PYPL, TEAM, TGT, TSLA, UNH, UNP, WDAY, ZTS | AI, growth, large cap, Mega Cap, risk management, semiconductors, technology | Continued enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence boosted market performance, with mega cap growth stocks maintaining leadership. The Strategy maintains exposure to AI beneficiaries including Nvidia, which was a leading contributor to performance. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity Strategy | 3.7% | 0.0% | APH, CHE, COR, CRWD, JNJ, LEGN, NVS, PANW, TER, VEEV, VRSK | AI, Biotechnology, cybersecurity, Data centers, growth, industrials, mid cap, technology | The narrative for Technology and related services continues with its GenAI headlines. Enterprises remain in the early stages of determining what their GenAI uses might be, and how to implement them. Corporate IT spending on software has been muted thus far in 2024 compared with the same period in 2023. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | NewBridge Large Cap Growth Equity | 6.0% | 22.4% | AAPL, ADBE, CRM, CSGP, GOOGL, ISRG, LLY, LULU, META, MSCI, NFLX, NOW, NVDA, ONON, PANW, TT, TTD, UBER, V, VEEV | AI, Data centers, Fed policy, growth, inflation, large cap, software, technology | The portfolio benefits from AI-related investments, particularly NVIDIA Corporation which reported strong quarterly results and guidance. The fund views the AI trade as still in its early innings with considerable secular growth ahead for several sectors. Data center buildout and AI technology expansion drive investment opportunities. | VRT TT CELH |
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| 2023 Q1 | Mar 31, 2023 | ClearBridge Investments All Cap Growth | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAP, AAPL, ACN, AMZN, ASML, CRM, CRWD, HUBS, INTC, JCI, LLY, LSXMK, META, MSFT, NVDA, PANW, SHW, TSLA, TXG, UNH | diversification, growth, healthcare, Quality, Recession, semiconductors, technology | Positive sentiment around generative AI highlighted opportunities for Nvidia among data center and hyperscale cloud providers reliant on GPUs to empower digital transformation and new AI applications. The secular drivers in certain parts of the semiconductor industry outweigh cyclical risks. | ACN ALLY HUBS AMZN CRM ADI|BDX|FI|FND|HAS|META|MSFT|MSI|ORCL|TMO AAPL|MSFT|NFLX|NVDA|UNH |
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| 2023 Q4 | Jan 13, 2024 | ClearBridge Investments All Cap Growth | 0.0% | 0.0% | AAPL, AMZN, APTV, AVGO, BIIB, CMCSA, CRWD, CTAS, GH, GOOGL, HUBS, META, MSFT, MTCH, NFLX, NOW, NVDA, PANW, TGT, TSLA, U, UPS, WBD | diversification, growth, large cap, software, technology, volatility | AI remains a key trend supporting parts of technology sector. The managers expect AI to continue driving performance in certain technology segments while market participation broadens beyond the AI-focused Magnificent Seven stocks. | 0CUN LN AIR FP|ICLR|LIN|MRVL|NOW|TSM CTAS |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| May 1, 2026 | Fund Letters | Mairs & Power - Balanced Fund | Palo Alto Networks | Software - Infrastructure | Systems Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, cybersecurity, Enterprise security, growth, Information Security, Software, technology | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | TimesSquare Capital Management U.S. FOCUS Growth Equity strategy | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Software & Services | Systems Software | Bull | NASDAQ | ARR growth, cloud security, Cybersecurity Platform, Network Security, Next-Generation Security | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Andrew Hill Investment Advisors | Palo Alto Networks Inc | Technology | Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI Security, cybersecurity, Network Security, Software, Technology Infrastructure Protection, Threat Detection | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Tall Oak Capital Advisors | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Information Technology | Systems Software | Bull | NASDAQ | cloud security, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, IoT Security, IT/OT Convergence, Network Security, Next-Generation Firewall, OT Security, Ransomware Protection, Software | View Pitch |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Seeking Alpha | Seeking Alpha | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Technology | Cybersecurity | Neutral | Nasdaq Stock Market | AI disruption, Competition, cybersecurity, earnings growth, market skepticism, Next-Generation Security, Palo Alto Networks, platformization strategy, technical analysis, valuation | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Mairs & Power - Growth Fund | Palo Alto Networks | Information Technology | Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, cloud security, cybersecurity, Digital Threats, Enterprise software, Network Security, platform, regulatory compliance | View Pitch |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Fund Letters | Emerson Bluhm | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Information Technology | Systems Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI, Cloud_Security, cybersecurity, Firewalls, Platforms | View Pitch |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Seeking Alpha | Bay Area Ideas | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Information Technology | Software - Infrastructure | Bear | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
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